Nonstop flight route between Spokane, Washington, United States and Bujumbura, Burundi:
Departure Airport:
(47°36'54"N by 117°39'20"W)
Arrival Airport:
(3°19'26"S by 29°19'6"E)
Distance from SKA to BJM:
8,800.94 miles (14,163.71 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA), Spokane, Washington, United States and Bujumbura International Airport (BJM), Bujumbura, Burundi would travel a Great Circle distance of 8,801 miles (or 14,164 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Fairchild Air Force Base and Bujumbura International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Fairchild Air Force Base and Bujumbura International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | SKA / KSKA |
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| Location: | Spokane, Washington, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 47°36'54"N by 117°39'20"W |
| View all routes: | Routes from SKA |
| More Information: | SKA Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | BJM / HBBA |
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| Location: | Bujumbura, Burundi |
| GPS Coordinates: | 3°19'26"S by 29°19'6"E |
| Area Served: | Bujumbura, Burundi |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 2582 feet (787 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from BJM |
| More Information: | BJM Maps & Info |
Facts about Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA):
- On 1 September 1991, under Air Force reorganization, the 92d Bombardment Wing was re-designated the 92d Wing, emphasizing a dual bombing and refueling role.
- With the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, both groups deployed to Japan and Guam.
- The furthest airport from Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,665 miles (17,163 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- The closest airport to Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) is Spokane International Airport (GEG), which is located only 6 miles (9 kilometers) E of SKA.
- In addition to being known as "Fairchild Air Force Base", another name for SKA is "Fairchild AFB".
- As military operations in Vietnam escalated in the mid-1960s, the demand for air refueling increased.
- Fairchild AFB is named in honor of General Muir S.
- Following the destruction of the World Trade Center, the wing began providing around-the-clock air refueling of Combat Air Patrol fighter aircraft and initiated 24-hour ground alert operations in support of Operation Noble Eagle.
Facts about Bujumbura International Airport (BJM):
- Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) currently has only 1 runway.
- Bujumbura International Airport handled 177,642 passengers last year.
- The closest airport to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) is Gitega Airport (GID), which is located 42 miles (68 kilometers) E of BJM.
- The furthest airport from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) is Cassidy International Airport (CXI), which is located 11,967 miles (19,260 kilometers) away in Christmas Island, Kiribati.
- In addition to being known as "Bujumbura International Airport", another name for BJM is "Aéroport international de Bujumbura".
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.68 miles (9.14 km) E | Spokane International Airport (GEG) | Spokane, Washington, United States |     |
| 2 | 16.20 miles (26.07 km) ENE | Felts Field (SFF) | Spokane, Washington, United States | |
| 3 | 40.41 miles (65.04 km) ENE | Coeur d'Alene Airport (COE) | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States | |
| 4 | 65.42 miles (105.29 km) SSE | Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) | Pullman, Washington (near Moscow, Idaho), United States | |
| 5 | 82.70 miles (133.09 km) WSW | Grant County International Airport (MWH) | Moses Lake, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 89.50 miles (144.03 km) WSW | Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH) | Ephrata, Washington, United States | |
| 7 | 90.87 miles (146.24 km) SSE | Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) | Lewiston, Idaho, United States | |
| 8 | 103.11 miles (165.94 km) NNW | Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) | Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 104.14 miles (167.59 km) NW | Omak Airport (OMK) | Omak, Washington, United States | |
| 10 | 109.22 miles (175.77 km) SSW | Walla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla Army Air Base (ALW) | Walla Walla, Washington, United States | |
| 11 | 116.06 miles (186.78 km) SW | Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) | Pasco, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 116.16 miles (186.94 km) N | West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) | Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 119.28 miles (191.96 km) SW | Richland Airport (RLD) | Richland, Washington, United States | |
| 14 | 119.96 miles (193.06 km) W | Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) | Wenatchee, Washington, United States | |
| 15 | 140.52 miles (226.14 km) WSW | Bowers Field (ELN) | Ellensburg, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,664.67 miles (17,163.08 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,583.26 miles (17,032.06 km) SE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,579.65 miles (17,026.26 km) SSE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 4 | 10,551.34 miles (16,980.69 km) SSE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 5 | 10,540.47 miles (16,963.20 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 6 | 10,511.19 miles (16,916.07 km) S | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,452.43 miles (16,821.51 km) SSE | Mananjary Airport (MNJ) | Mananjary, Madagascar | |
| 8 | 10,439.63 miles (16,800.91 km) SSE | Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) | Fianarantsoa, Madagascar | |
| 9 | 10,392.52 miles (16,725.10 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,381.89 miles (16,707.99 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 11 | 10,381.82 miles (16,707.88 km) SE | Andavadoaka Airport (DVD) | Andavadoaka, Toliara province, Atsimo-Andrefana region, Madagascar | |
| 12 | 10,367.46 miles (16,684.77 km) SE | Manja Airport (MJA) | Manja, Menabe, Madagascar | |
| 13 | 10,364.69 miles (16,680.30 km) ESE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,362.64 miles (16,677.01 km) SE | Morombe Airport (MXM) | Morombe, Madagascar | |
| 15 | 10,362.32 miles (16,676.50 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 41.96 miles (67.52 km) E | Gitega Airport (GID) | Gitega, Burundi | |
| 2 | 58.15 miles (93.59 km) NNE | Butare Airport (BTQ) | Butare, Rwanda | |
| 3 | 75.79 miles (121.97 km) NE | Kirundo Airport (KRE) | Kirundo, Burundi | |
| 4 | 78.47 miles (126.28 km) NNW | Kuvumu Airport (BKY) | Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | 109.35 miles (175.98 km) NNE | Kigali International Airport (KGL) | Kigali, Rwanda | |
| 6 | 110.55 miles (177.91 km) SSE | Kigoma Airport (TKQ) | Kigoma, Tanzania | |
| 7 | 113.66 miles (182.91 km) N | Gisenyi Airport (GYI) | Gisenyi, Rwanda | |
| 8 | 114.41 miles (184.13 km) N | Goma Airport (GOM) | Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 9 | 176.37 miles (283.83 km) S | Kalemie Airport (FMI) | Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 10 | 210.78 miles (339.22 km) NNE | Mbarara Airport (MBQ) | Mbarara, Uganda | |
| 11 | 214.94 miles (345.91 km) SW | Kongolo Airport (KOO) | Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 12 | 220.86 miles (355.45 km) NE | Bukoba Airport (BKZ) | Bukoba, Tanzania | |
| 13 | 236.46 miles (380.54 km) W | Kindu Airport (KND) | Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 14 | 248.75 miles (400.32 km) NNE | Kasese Airport (KSE) | Kasese, Uganda | |
| 15 | 256.67 miles (413.07 km) ENE | Mwanza Airport (MWZ) | Mwanza, Tanzania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,967.38 miles (19,259.58 km) E | Cassidy International Airport (CXI) | Christmas Island, Kiribati | |
| 2 | 11,266.26 miles (18,131.25 km) NNE | Hilo International Airport (ITO) | Hilo, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3 | 11,253.38 miles (18,110.51 km) SE | Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) | Manihiki Island, Cook Islands | |
| 4 | 11,246.34 miles (18,099.19 km) NNE | Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) | Kailua / Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 5 | 11,246.21 miles (18,098.98 km) NNE | Pōhakuloa Training Area (BSF) | Camp Pohakuloa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 6 | 11,236.48 miles (18,083.32 km) NNE | Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) | Kamuela, Hawaii, United States | |
| 7 | 11,227.10 miles (18,068.23 km) SW | Atuona Airport (AUQ) | Atuona, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,215.40 miles (18,049.39 km) NNE | Upolu Airport (UPP) | Hawi, Hawaii, United States | |
| 9 | 11,177.44 miles (17,988.31 km) NNE | Hana Airport (HNM) | Hana, Hawaii, United States | |
| 10 | 11,173.38 miles (17,981.77 km) SSW | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,172.51 miles (17,980.37 km) S | Mataiva Airport (MVT) | Mataiva, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,169.64 miles (17,975.74 km) SSW | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,162.43 miles (17,964.15 km) NNE | Kahului Airport (OGG) | Kahului, Hawaii, United States | |
| 14 | 11,158.71 miles (17,958.16 km) NNE | Lanai Airport (LNY) | Lanai City, Hawaii, United States | |
| 15 | 11,153.18 miles (17,949.27 km) NNE | Kapalua Airport (JHM) | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States | |